YES, IT’S VALENTINE’S DAY—and what better day to talk about smiles, attraction, and relationships!? It’s probably never occurred to you to look to your dentist for dating advice. But the fact is that smiles have a surprising amount to do with attraction. It’s Not So Much About Makeup And Primping Women in many countries annually spend up to $8 billion on makeup. And, the average woman in those countries spends 20 minutes a day (or more) applying it. But according to a Wrigley Gum study where participants looked at thousands of photos of women smiling with makeup, smiling without makeup, not smiling with makeup, … Continue reading →

ARE YOU A LITTLE SURPRISED by the headline of this blog post? If so, you’re not alone. Many people are unaware of the link between asthma and tooth decay resulting from dry mouth.  What Does Asthma Have To Do With Cavities? When drawing one’s breath doesn’t come easily, most people compensate by breathing through their mouths. In turn, breathing through your mouth causes your mouth to dry out. When there’s insufficient saliva to protect and clean your teeth, you’re left more vulnerable to decay-causing bacteria. In addition, some people compound the problem by sipping on sugary drinks all day trying to quench … Continue reading →

  MOST PEOPLE UNDERSTAND HOW ALCOHOL affects their bodies, but we rarely talk about how alcohol affects your oral health. With all the parties and gatherings with friends and family during the holidays, it’s a good time to learn more about it. Consider What You’re Drinking From Your Mouth’s Point Of View Acidity - Most alcoholic drinks are very acidic. This is especially true for drinks that are mixed using sodas and fruit juices. All of this acid can really eat away at your teeth. Staining - Red wine, especially, can stain your teeth. And remember that bonds and newly-whitened teeth are very … Continue reading →

As  patients of Grandview Dental Care you have probably heard us talk about “If you know someone that is looking for a Columbus dentist, please introduce them to us” We get many new patients from existing patients that refer them to us.  Word of mouth is our biggest referral source.  We really appreciate it when you introduce someone to our office.  It is the highest form of a compliment we can receive. We also realize that talking about your dentist at lunch with friends or out at Happy Hour… doesn’t happen all the time(our wishful thinking).  We get it… who … Continue reading →

We get phone calls daily of people asking whether or not we take their dental insurance.  What answer are people looking for when they ask that question? We understand that economic times are tough and people or looking to make their money go the farthest.   Are you looking for the cheapest dentist in Columbus Ohio or are you really looking for the highest quality of dentistry, excellent customer service at a fair price? If so, then ask somebody that you know, what dentist they go to and what the experience is like.  If you ask someone that you work with … Continue reading →

Columbus Ohio Dentist – Questions to ask Do they use the latest techniques, latest anesthetics, NITROUS OXIDE, and relaxation methods for your maximum comfort? Do they offer IV SEDATION DENTISTRY during which they can increase or decrease your level of sedation to insure maximum pain relief and relaxation? Do they offer the option of METAL- FREE FILLINGS that are natural-looking white, contain no metal, and can actually strengthen your teeth? Do they use LASER CAVITY DETECTION to locate decay that’s even hidden from x-rays, allowing them to alleviate tooth sensitivity before it spreads from within the tooth?  Do they have environmentally friendly … Continue reading →

Columbus Invisalign Dentist talks about the differences between Invisalign and metal braces. Orthodontics is the term used for straightening teeth to a more ideal position to look  and function better.  Invisalign uses a series of clear plastic trays to accomplish this movement, while traditional braces uses metal wires to achieve the movement. Both Invisalign and metal braces can be used to straighten your teeth.  The majority of patients choose Invisalign over metal braces because they don’t want the “metal-mouth” look. Compare Invisalign to Metal Braces Invisalign Metal Braces Can be removed to brush and floss your teeth Yes No People can’t tell you are … Continue reading →

My daughter Paige just turned six and is always asking when she’s going to lose a tooth.  She will wiggle teeth and want me to look at them to determine if her tooth really is loose.  She’s all excited about getting the $$$ from the tooth fairy.  Some tips that I have found to make her tooth fairy experience magical are Use glitter as “fairy dust” to sprinkle on their pillow have your little one write the tooth fairy a note to put on their bed so the tooth fairy remembers to pick up the tooth Leave gold coins instead of … Continue reading →

I have been asked by several family members, “when should I take my child to the dentist?” I was kind of surprised because I assumed everyone knew. Being a mother of two daughters, they both reacted differently in the chair.  Paige is my oldest and she had her visit at 2 years old. She did great and even let us do fluoride. Morgan my high maintenance child, she would only allow her teeth to be counted. When we came back at 2 1/2 she did great and every time she comes to the office for anything, she wants her teeth … Continue reading →

 It is exciting when you get that dental insurance benefit-you just know that now you can get that smile you have always wanted. Dental insurance may have been one reason you chose one job over another. It is a job perk that some receive as an addendum to their medical insurance or a separate negotiated benefit. Unfortunately we aren’t always aware of how the insurance plans work.  I saw a patient this week that was new to our practice and just received new insurance and was under the impression that he had great coverage. When we went over his treatment … Continue reading →